131: Secret to Dropshipping: Sell High-Ticket Items
What’s the secret to winning at dropshipping? Sell high-ticket items (think pellet grills or golf simulators.) Learn how to start with under $500, master SEO, run ads, and build a site that converts buyers.
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What if you could launch a thriving online business with less than $500 in startup costs?
High-ticket dropshipping expert Ben Knegendorf shares how to create a profitable side hustle selling premium products. Ben reveals why focusing on high-ticket items—like pellet grills and golf simulators—can be more lucrative and manageable than low-cost items.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What dropshipping is.
- A line by line breakdown of the cost and specifics of what you need to launch.
- Tips for choosing the right high-ticket products and brands.
- Insider strategies for what your website must include to attract buyers.
- Pro tips for running ads, effective SEO, and scaling your business.
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What You’ll Hear:
02:22 Defining Dropshipping
03:04 Why High Ticket Items?
04:41 Why Buy A Product From A Dropshipper? Customer Service
05:57 Sample Website : pelletgrillpros.com
06:25 Ben's Journey into Dropshipping
05:22 First Steps in Building a Dropshipping Business
09:37 Overcoming Initial Challenges
10:27 Scaling Then Selling The Business
11:49 Business For Sale At: empireflippers.com QuietLight brokerage
11:59 Starting a High Ticket Dropshipping Business on a Budget
17:16 Choosing the Right Products and Brands
17:57 Effective Google Ads Strategies - You Need To Pay For Ads
19:40 Content Tips For Websites That Lead To Sales
22:58 Pro Tips For Being Accepted As An “Authorized Retailer”
24:44 How To Start with a Sure Win
28:13 Understanding Consumer Behavior and Building Trust
29:52 Revenue Breakdown and Margins
33:56 Profit Margins Vary Widely
36:16 Challenges and Mindset in Entrepreneurship
37:19 Common Pitfalls and Surprises
39:37 Capital and Commitment
43:26 Scaling and SEO Strategies
45:31 One Thing Ben Wish He Knew When Starting
48:06 Ben’s Best Tip For Success
Wrap Up:
49:34 Recognize When Fear Is Holding You Back - Joan’s Experience and Solution
51:55 A Challenge For You - Tackling That Thing You’ve Been Avoiding
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